Hi! I’m Stefanie, a wedding florist serving Kansas, Missouri, Michigan, and the Midwest. I’m also wife to a super cool guy, mom to two adorable kiddos, and Head Snuggler of a fluffy yellow pup named Biscuit. I’d love to tell you a little about choosing wedding flowers (or maybe even choose a date based on the vibe you want) so let’s go!
Weddings traditionally burst with flowers, and the seasons determine the various color palettes, flower types, and locally grown options.
Each season’s weddings (unless they are the classic white floral design, which transcends seasons) are usually identifiable simply by flower type and color palette.
LOCAL AVAILABILITY
When you’re choosing wedding flowers and searching for a florist, consider asking if your florist partners with local flower farmers. This is really a special way to incorporate the season’s most incredible flowers in a really sustainable way. Regional offerings also differ greatly, with textural wildflowers and foliage grown especially for that climate. What you’ll find in Kansas and Michigan (where I operate) is not that same as what they can grow in Southern California, so the style is unique based simply on what my local farmer friends have blooming in their fields.
Fair warning – using local flowers does not equal cost reduction. Typically it will have the opposite effect, but supporting small local businesses is worth it every time. The love and care they put into growing their incredible crop is remarkable. An added bonus is not paying a large floral conglomerate where lower wages are the norm. Lowering the carbon footprint by skipping international delivery (planes, vans, etc) and significantly reducing packaging (plastic, rubber bands, and tape). The relatively small upcharge for using local flowers is a no-brainer!
In my area, there are a few cooperatives of local flower farmers, and florists can shop either at their weekly market or visit their farms to purchase specific flowers.
SPRING WEDDING FLOWERS
Spring weddings often feature soft, pastel hues with dainty blooms – think buttery yellow, soft blue, baby pink, lilac purple, and creamy white. Tulips, Daffodils, Hyacinth, and Lilac are the focal points because they’re so readily available on a local and national scale. Spring weddings remind everyone that we’re coming out of the cold into lovely weather and everything is about to bloom… it’s a lovely time to get married and you can’t beat the flowers!
Photography : Mary Frances Photography, Aventi Weddings, Paige Reed Photography | Floral : KC Bloom
SUMMER WEDDING FLOWERS
Summer weddings punch the color up to be more vibrant and sunny – instead of soft pink, it moves into hot pinks and corals, etc. Adding in bright yellows, oranges, and purples turns up the fun factor and feels so cheerful. In the end of spring/beginning of summer, for about 2-3 weeks in May, fresh local Peonies are available. With their large, luscious blooms and light scent they are a perennial favorite for wedding work, and they are stunning. If they’re a must-have for you, consider early May for a wedding date!
Photography: Misty Rodda Photography, W the Studio, Kristen Pulido Photography | Floral : KC Bloom
AUTUMN WEDDING FLOWERS
You all know why autumn weddings are so special – hues of rust, terracotta, peach, copper, mustard, and burgundy mix with fall foliage and dried elements to highlight the incredible change of seasons. October’s mild weather combined with nature’s color show make it a perfect month for getting married. And I would NEVER say that just because October is my anniversary month 🙂
Floral : KC Bloom
WINTER WEDDING FLOWERS
A winter wedding actually has a lot of options for style – full-on Christmas, dark glam, cozy Scandinavian, all greenery, soft blues, etc. It doesn’t have to be a white wedding to fit in with the season, so don’t be afraid to incorporate some color into your late season event. The biggest caveat with winter weddings is that most flowers are going to be sourced outside the US. The florist will be choosing wedding flowers based on availability, so keeping an open mind will allow them to source the best possible.
Photography : Kelsie Crockett, Hallie Fry, W the Studio, Kathryn Hermes, Angi’s Art | Floral : KC Bloom
If you’re looking for a Kansas City wedding florist (or Missouri, Michigan, or the rest of the Midwest), get in touch! I’d love to work with you to design a perfect day.
